Louisville Cardinals running back Dominique Brown (10) runs with the ball as South Florida Bulls linebacker Reshard Cliett (16) defends during the first half at Raymond James Stadium.

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The Courier-Journal

While the University of Louisville finished its beatdown of South Florida, previously 2-0 in American Athletic Conference play, Houston emerged as a key player Saturday in the Cardinals' hopes of playing in a BCS bowl this year.

The Cougars blew out Rutgers to remain unbeaten in the league, creating a scenario whereby if Houston finishes the season with its only conference loss to U of L - meaning a defeat of Central Florida - the three-way tiebreaker would go to the Cardinals.

Of course, if U of L wins out and UCF loses two games, that's another way the Cardinals can make it back-to-back BCS bowl ...